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VX05 BWO

2005 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,896 mi
Last recorded121,896 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Sportage76,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 BWO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 121,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 121,896 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 119,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 119,835 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative nearside and offside (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low manual adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 113,998 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 105,933 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 105,929 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shock absorber leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 94,403 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 88,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 88,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 57% (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil filter leaking

Pass 22 Apr 2015 83,397 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 8 Apr 2015 83,164 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

travel on brake pedal

Pass 22 Apr 2014 77,761 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 72,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Apr 2012 68,987 miles

Corrosion of underside inc rear sub-frame.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wiper blades deteriorated but still clearing screen.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 66,507 miles

front brake disks worn

Fail 26 Apr 2011 66,507 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake disks worn

Pass 21 Apr 2010 61,288 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 56,780 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2008 50,018 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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VX05 BWO is a 2005 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 76,382 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX05 BWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Sportage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX05 BWO is a 2005 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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